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The “Hatfield” Apple-1 has sold for US$1,148,200 including the buyer’s premium, setting a world auction record for a commercially sold Apple-1, reports the Bonhams auctioneers. Built by Steve Wozniak in 1976, the iconic machine is signed by the Apple co-founder on the...

Apple has updated its Invites app, which is available on the App Store. Here’s what’s new, per Apple’s release notes: • Hosts can now more easily manually add guests to the event and mark their RSVP status, so your guest list stays accurate even when someone confirms...

Apple TV has announced a season two renewal for its darkly comedic thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.” It’s from creator and showrunner David J. Rosen and starring Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson. “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” follows newly...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors:Applehas listed its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the maximum fee in the U.S. for “other damage” set at $1,499....

JPMorgan has raised its Apple price target by $20 to $360, only months after trimming it to $340 in July over supply worries.  As noted by TheStreet, in a note to investors, analyst Samik Chatterjee kept his Overweight rating and said the reported cuts are no...

SwitchBot and Nanoleaf have announced a “dedicated smart home experience” featuring compatible SwitchBot and Nanoleaf devices via Apple’s new HomeView.  Through the device users can control compatible curtains, blinds, locks, lights, appliances, and other...

China has granted approval for Alibaba Group Holding’s artificial intelligence models to be integrated into several Apple handsets, including the new iPhone Duo, in the Chinese market, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the long-delayed launch of Apple Intelligence...

The battle continues: OpenAI now claims a former employee took more than 100 files related to its product plans before joining Apple, reports The Verge.  In a document filed on Wednesday, OpenAI accuses the unnamed employee of sending this info to a personal...

Mainland China’s smartphone shipments declined 12% year-over-year (YoY) to 59.3 million units in the third quarter (3Q) of  2026, marking the market’s lowest third-quarter shipment level since 2013, according to Omdia’s latest research. But it was good news for...

Apple is asking a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Taction Technology over the Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches, reports 9to5Mac. From Apple’s motion: Taction told the jury it was “just looking...

Apple’s new Siri Remote adds Precision Finding, but the feature won’t work with iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models, even though they support advanced Ultra Wideband tracking, according to AppleInsider. Precision Finding uses Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology to give you...

Apple TV has revealed the trailer for “12 12 12,” a drama starring and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie and Golden Globe Award nominee Jamie Dornan.  The eight-episode new series will premiere globally on Friday, November 13, with the first...

Starting today, Apple has launched a new feature of the Apple Watch in mainland China to help users identify signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea.  The tech giant has obtained a medical device registration certificate 1 approved by the National Drug...

Apple has released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. There’s no word on what’s included in the firmware update because Apple doesn’t offer notes for AirPods beta releases.  Installation is automatic...

Analysis from Omdia’s new Digital Sovereignty: AI & cloud policies and regulatory frameworks report reveals a shift in how countries approach technological independence. “The earliest debates on digital sovereignty focused on data residency and localization,...

Apple has posted the third public betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2,  and watchOS 27.2.  Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care....

Judge Edward Davila today granted some of Apple’s requests for expedited discovery in its trade secrets lawsuit against former employees, OpenAI, and io Products, reports 9to5Mac. Basically, Apple says Chang Liu and Tang Tan, former employees, improperly accessed or...

The iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27.1, a version of iOS 27 exclusive to the foldable device. Apple yesterday released a new build of iOS 27.1 (24A94425), which means buyers will have a day-one software update to install, notes MacRumors. If you’re planning on...

Apple has released the fourth developer betas of macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2,  iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and tvOS 27.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Apple has announced the next generation of Apple TV 4K, delivering its most immersive home theater experience yet.  It features Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri powered by the next generation of Apple Intelligence. With built-in far-field microphones,...

Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI (well, at least in a future software update), new colors, and enhanced audio experiences.  Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing, said users can enjoy room-filling audio...

Apple has announced the Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories, including indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a video doorbell and door lock.  They’re designed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider...

Apple has been granted yet another patent for an “Apple Ring.” It’s for a “self-mixing interferometry-based gesture input system.” It involves … well, a ring that can be used alone or in pairs and work in tandem with an Apple Pencil). Or it could be used with the...

Repeated glass breakages at China-based BOE’s new OLED factory may possible hinder the company’s iPad display orders from Apple, according to a new report from The Elec. The article says that glass substrates at BOE’s B16 production line in Chengdu, China, have...

Repeated glass breakages at China-based BOE’s new OLED factory may possible hinder the company’s iPad display orders from Apple, according to a new report from The Elec. The article says that glass substrates at BOE’s B16 production line in Chengdu, China, have...

Repeated glass breakages at China-based BOE’s new OLED factory may possible hinder the company’s iPad display orders from Apple, according to a new report from The Elec. The article says that glass substrates at BOE’s B16 production line in Chengdu, China, have...

Repeated glass breakages at China-based BOE’s new OLED factory may possible hinder the company’s iPad display orders from Apple, according to a new report from The Elec. The article says that glass substrates at BOE’s B16 production line in Chengdu, China, have...

Repeated glass breakages at China-based BOE’s new OLED factory may possible hinder the company’s iPad display orders from Apple, according to a new report from The Elec. The article says that glass substrates at BOE’s B16 production line in Chengdu, China, have...

The eternal battle between Epic Games and Apple continues. The former is accusing the latter of manufacturing a “pause” in the legal proceedings over its proposed new App Store commission rates, and Apple disagrees, reports 9to5Mac. In a joint status update, Epic says...

The eternal battle between Epic Games and Apple continues. The former is accusing the latter of manufacturing a “pause” in the legal proceedings over its proposed new App Store commission rates, and Apple disagrees, reports 9to5Mac. In a joint status update, Epic says...